Whole World Improv Theatre - The Podcast

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Whole World Improv Theatre - The Podcast Podcast

The Whole World Improv Theatre Podcast is about a wonderful, and often crazy, place and the surprisingly (somewhat) functional family who work, perform, and occasionally live there. Everyone has heard of improv, but what does it take to actually do it? What about it turns mere actors into true improvisers? How much pizza does it take to feed a group of raging teenagers before a performance? We explore what makes improv great with interviews, fun games, and lots of energy drinks. Join Whole World Improv Theatre’s Artistic Director Chip Powell and resident technical wizard and actor John Mihalik as they share all the fun with you.

  1. 24/04/2023

    Is that baloney fried?

    It’s the season four finale and we bring you both ends of a spectrum. On one end is Jessika, a lovely person who might have a problem but we can’t seem to put our finger on it. And speaking of fingers, we learn about a new genre of literature: Geriatric erotica. Beverly Baxter is here to literally spread the word about things you can’t unsee.   Guest starting: Paige Crawford and Tanya Wagner

    34 min

  2. 17/04/2023

    Can we stop calling it John?

    Plagiarizing movies and shelters for sex workers. What the hell have Chip and John gotten themselves into this week? First we meet Sweet Throat, a third generation pimp. Learn more than you ever wanted to know about the world’s oldest profession and what walked around his childhood home. We also meet Italian filmmaker Martini Scalini. Maker of knock off movies,  server of knock off food, and purveyor of the largest and strangest drink ever.   Guest starting: Dre Camacho & Scoop Dawson

    32 min

  3. 10/04/2023

    It’s an international event

    What does the theory of prime numbers have to do with the prime lending rate of the Royal bank of Canada? Turns out it’s pretty hot to this week's guests. The manager of a Montreal bank named Claude Leburn and math professor Grace Albion. Grace has been counting since birth and yet the amount of times a man has touched her equals zero. Claude on the other hand may or may not be bankrolling Putin. Find out more than you ever wanted to know about the history of Canadian banks and if there’s a prime number for love. (Hint: The number is 30,001).   Guest starting: Allison Louie and Rick Ferguson

    33 min

  4. 03/04/2023

    I don’t mean to brag but I will

    It’s spring and love is in the air. Sparks fly with guests Sandy Springs and Eduardo. Sandy works for a famous weight loss service and loves to play both tennis and younger men. Eduardo is a handsome smooth talking young man and marketing genius. What could go wrong when Chip raises some rather pointed questions. Does he ruin everything? Will love conquer all? Can you actually hear John facepalm several times in this episode? There’s only one way to find out.   Guest starting: Emily Reily Russell and Camilo Duarte

    28 min

  5. 27/03/2023

    The wrath of that flip-flop

    Do you Millennials and Gen Zs think you had it tough in school? Chip and John are from Generation X, where teachers enforced discipline - with force. We learn how even the sweetest of teachers like this week’s guest Mrs. Mac kept her kids in line. Fortunately, we brought a lawyer to warn us that old school discipline could lead to prison. Attorney Diane Smith, is back in the courtroom after raising her babies. Diane remembers her most difficult cases, contributions to society, and spirited podcast hosts.   Guest starting: Serina Stone and Sharon Powell

    31 min

  6. 20/03/2023

    A renaissance man?

    This week John is joined by guest host Emily Reily Russell as they meet the mayor of hobotown: Boottooth. A man who rides the rails, has been social distancing for over 30 years, and provides his expert translation services for this week’s other guest Skillet has never lived in a house, so he lives on our theater’s front steps. All that and fertilizer deposits, recession proof careers, and the importance of keeping your pants on. Guest starting: Chip Powell & Mario Mendez with Guest Host Emily Reily Russell

    32 min

  7. 13/03/2023

    A new dawn for America

    Have you found it’s hard to tell what year it is post-COVID? Try figuring things out after 224 years. The father of our country is back! General Washington kisses and tells about his “monument” and has some pointed questions about some guy named Lincoln and money. Then Chip and John uncover the mystery of the Jackson 6. Or at least the fifth cousin of the Jackson 5 that didn’t make the cut (Hint: His name is Bobby, not La Toya).   Guest starting: Dre Camacho & Scoop Dawson

    36 min

  8. 06/03/2023

    That’s too low life for me

    This week Chip and John meet Patrick Turner, a lobster fisherman from Nova Scotia. Knower of sea shanties, fiddler in Celtic festivals, and master of gaming the Canadian system. We also have Xiaofeng Zhu who hails from Hong Kong and cares for her 37 grandchildren. Or are the grandchildren unknowingly caring for her?

    34 min
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The Whole World Improv Theatre Podcast is about a wonderful, and often crazy, place and the surprisingly (somewhat) functional family who work, perform, and occasionally live there. Everyone has heard of improv, but what does it take to actually do it? What about it turns mere actors into true improvisers? How much pizza does it take to feed a group of raging teenagers before a performance? We explore what makes improv great with interviews, fun games, and lots of energy drinks. Join Whole World Improv Theatre’s Artistic Director Chip Powell and resident technical wizard and actor John Mihalik as they share all the fun with you.

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